Method for installing and removing automatic lift-type mobile facility, method of automatic lift-type power generation, and automatic lift-type mobile facility

ABSTRACT

The present invention includes automatic lift-type power generation equipment unit A which is one of the equipment within the automatic lift-type mobile facility that is adapted to be loaded onto the rear of a carrying vehicle (a), comprising a power generation section  1 A which is a component of said mobile facility, supplies electric power by generating said power, and includes cubicle  3 A, prime mover equipment  4 A, and electric power equipment  5 A, and an automatic lifting-and-lowering section  2 A which includes chassis  6 A, outriggers  7 A, jacks  8 A, universal casters, and a remote controller.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

[0001] The present invention relates to a method for installing andremoving an automatic lift-type mobile facility adapted to be used forthe automatic lifting and lowering operation of a mobile facility whichis designed to be mobile for installation at a desired location toaccomplish a desired task, an automatic lift-type electric powergeneration method when said mobile facility is an electric powergeneration equipment unit, and an automatic lift-type mobile facilitywhich is directly applied for the embodiment of the foregoing.

[0002] Mobile power generation equipment has been used in suchapplications as a power supply on construction sites, a temporary powersupply for the duration before normal power supply is available, or anemergency power supply under circumstances where the normal power supplyis suspended unexpectedly or expectedly according to a predeterminedschedule.

[0003] For example, mobile power generation equipment has been used as ameans of private power generation for such facilities as fire preventionfacilities, public communication systems, flight control systems,medical institutes, nuclear reactors where power failure even for aminimum length of time is permitted for their social responsibilities.In these applications, normal power supply is switched to emergencypower supply when a power failure occurs and then switched back when thenormal power supply is resumed.

[0004] However, in order to maintain the normal performance of theemergency power supply mentioned above, periodical inspection of theemergency power supply and servicing for adjustment and repair ofaffected parts and functions are necessary, which inevitably interruptsthe availability of the emergency power supply since such servicingwork, requiring an overhaul of the emergency power supply equipment, mayrequire a minimum of one day and a maximum of 10 days. During suchsuspended use of the emergency power supply equipment due to servicing,mobile power generation equipment is used as the substitute for saidemergency power supply equipment.

[0005] For installing said mobile power generation equipment at adesired location demanding a power supply, mobile power generationequipment is loaded onto a carrying vehicle such as a standardmotor-truck, large lorry, or trailer in accordance with the weight andsize of said equipment. When loading the mobile power generationequipment onto such a carrying vehicle at the storage or shipping plant,slinging work with necessary slinging materials must be performed byslinging operators and then a mobile crane which is a load handlingsystem must be operated by a crane operator.

[0006] After loading the equipment onto a carrying vehicle, the vehicleis driven by a driver to transport the mobile power generation equipmentto a desired location of use. Then the mobile power generation equipmentis installed at said location by slinging the equipment with slingingmaterials and with slinging operators in attendance and unloading saidequipment by the use of a crane operated by an operator.

[0007] In the same manner, when removing the mobile power generationequipment from said desired location of use, slinging work withnecessary slinging materials must be performed by slinging operators andthen a mobile crane must be operated by a crane operator to load saidequipment onto a carrying vehicle such as a standard motor-truck, largelorry, or trailer. After that said equipment is transported to saidstorage plant on the carrying vehicle.

[0008] In addition to the examples described above, a mobilepower-supply vehicle D provided with power generation equipment and avehicle as an integrated unit, which falls under a special vehiclecategory, as shown in FIG. 9 has been used. FIG. 9 is an internal viewof a conventional mobile power-supply vehicle, with (a) and (b) beingtop view and side view respectively.

[0009] The mobile power-supply vehicle D comprises a driver's cab dlprovided on a truck body d which transports said power generationequipment, and a power generation section 1D which is loaded integrallyon the load-carrying platform d2 and generates electric power. The powergeneration section 1D includes a cubicle 3D which is a housing, primemover equipment 4D which supplies prime mover for electric power supply,and electric power equipment 5D which generates electricity by using theprime mover supplied by the prime mover equipment 4D and supplieselectricity as demanded.

[0010] The mobile power-supply vehicle D does not require proceduressuch as the loading or unloading of any item at a desired location ofuse of the system. Installation of the power generation section 1D iscompleted by parking the mobile power-supply vehicle D itself in place.

[0011] The description above is related to mobile power generationequipment, however, other mobile facilities such as test equipmentincluding a liquid rheostat, containers or other casing mechanism,mobile zoo or amusement, mobile swimming pool or hot spring, mobileshops, and other types of mobile structures, mobile displays at tradeshows or the like have been loaded, transported, unloaded, installed,and removed in the same way, supported by slinging work with necessaryslinging materials, with slinging operators in attendance and a mobilecrane or other type of load handling system operated by a crane operatoras well.

[0012] There are some cases where said mobile facility and carryingvehicle are integrated, for example, truck campers.

[0013] In the use of a conventional mobile power generation equipmentunit, however, a load handling system as well as slinging materials arenecessary, which has created a problem in that the size of the systembecomes extremely large. In addition, further problems in connectionwith the necessity of having a crane operator and slinging operators inaddition to the driver of the carrying vehicle. In particular, it isbecoming increasingly difficult to secure a crane operator since theoperator has to possess an operating license.

[0014] When a crane is used, the operation runs the risk of endangeringoperators as well as equipment and facilities on the operation site dueto the risk of a crane toppling or a load falling off the crane.Furthermore, if the carrying vehicle should break down on its way to thedesired location of use and a new vehicle should be dispatched to thepoint of breakdown, a crane must also be dispatched for extra unloadingand loading procedures.

[0015] With the size of mobile power generation equipment unit havingbeen increased, the carrying vehicle must also be larger. As a result,the roads and the route to be taken by the vehicle for transportationare limited, or in the worst case the transportation plan itself becomesdifficult to accomplish. In the same way, with the size of mobile powergeneration equipment unit having been increased, the operation area mustbecome proportionally larger and the ground must be cured sufficientlyto be firm enough to support the whole system.

[0016] Furthermore, when a large mobile power generation equipment unitis specified for installation, problems arise in that it is very hard tosecure said mobile power generation equipment unit itself since thenumber of large systems is limited and the transportation distancebecomes extremely long in connection with the difficulty in securingsuch system. In addition to these problems, when a crane is used, theoperation runs the risk of endangering operators as well as equipmentand facilities on the operation site. So it is impossible to installsuch mobile facilities at a place where no crane operation is permitted.

[0017] The problems mentioned above are related to mobile powergeneration equipment, however, the same type of problems apply to othermobile facilities. For example, mobile facilities with outriggersprovided at four corners of a container are divided into two types. Oneis with outriggers attached to the corners of the container, with saidoutriggers protruded. The other type is with the outriggers accommodatedinto recesses created at the four corners of the container body, withthe recesses extending the full height of the respective containers.When these types of containers are stacked together with otherconventional containers without outriggers, the first type of containersare just a hindrance to the others and the second type is subject tolower structural strength due to different construction relative to theformer type. In both cases, these types of containers must be excludedfrom stacked container storage. So these types of mobile facilitiescannot be transported or stored at a relay station in stack fashiontogether with conventional containers. They must each be transported orhandled independently, which disqualifies them as marine-transportcontainers or land-transport containers.

[0018] Another problem with mobile power-supply vehicles is that theycannot use some public roads if the size and weight of the carryingvehicle is increased in accordance with the enlarged power generationsection just as in the case of the mobile power generation equipmentunit mentioned above.

[0019] Although, a mobile power-supply vehicle serve is a highlyeffective first measure in the event of an unexpected power failure, itis more often than not placed in a standby condition at a storage plantfor long periods of time. Even if daily inspections and startup testsare conducted, it is rarely put into actual operation. So it is oftenthe case that it develops failures once it is mobilized.

[0020] Furthermore, if the mobile power-supply vehicle breaks down onits way to the destination, unless a substitute mobile power-supplyvehicle is dispatched, said trouble-ridden vehicle has to remain whereit is until repaired. It is also necessary for the vehicles to undergo acompulsory official safety inspection of the car once a year or twoyears. It will then be put out of service during said inspection andservicing if any is incidental to said official inspection.

[0021] In addition, since each vehicle for the power generation sectionof a mobile power-supply vehicle is designed, structured, andmanufactured individually in accordance with the dimensions and weightof the power generation section, the power generation section cannot beinstalled onto any other vehicle than the one for which it has beenspecifically designed. An attempt can be made to load the powergeneration section onto a different vehicle but it may be a verydifficult arrangement with many assembly fixtures required. With regardto the legal procedures related to the arrangement above, officialregistration and inspection to change the structure of the vehicle arerequired.

[0022] The life of a mobile power-supply vehicle is equal to that of thecarrying vehicle or the power generation section, whichever is shorter.Even if one of them is still usable, for example, if the carryingvehicle has to be put out of service due to emission controls or thelike, both the power generation section and the carrying vehicle have tobe discarded. So it is impossible to install a mobile power-supplyvehicle at a place where no sufficient space is available.

[0023] The problems mentioned above are related to mobile power-supplyvehicles, however, the same type of problems apply to mobile facilitiesdesigned to be integral with carrying vehicles respectively.

[0024] With the size and weight of said mobile power generationequipment unit and said mobile power-supply vehicle increased inaccordance with increased output level, the electricity demand is oftenmet by installing only one system on the site. The greater increase inthe size and weight of said mobile power generation facility or saidmobile power-supply vehicle, the more difficult it becomes to secure asuitable one for each need. In addition, the transportation of a systemwith an unusual size and weight is subject to limitations in terms ofthe use of public roads.

[0025] In connection with the above, electric power generation by asingle power system often results in an inefficient supply of power dueto the fact that the fuel consumption for lower (or no) loads remainsalmost the same even if the demand is comparatively lower than themaximum output level of the system.

[0026] Furthermore, in said mobile power generation equipment unit andsaid mobile power-supply vehicle, the output cannot be selected between50 Hz or 60 Hz as desired. Each unit is designed to output on either oneof these frequency levels. In other words, such systems cannot becommonly used between districts with two different frequencies.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

[0027] With all the problems mentioned above, major objects of thepresent invention are listed below.

[0028] A first object of the present invention is to provide a methodfor installing and removing an automatic lift-type mobile facility andan automatic lift-type mobile facility, whereby the mobile facility iseasily installed or removed to and from a desired place including suchprocedures as loading or unloading said mobile facility onto or from acarrying vehicle such as a standard motor-truck or trailer.

[0029] A second object of the present invention is to provide a methodfor installing and removing an automatic lift-type mobile facility, amethod of automatic lift-type power generation, and an automaticlift-type mobile facility which can reduce the constraints oftransportation roads on the carrying vehicles for the mobile facilities.

[0030] A third object of the present invention is to provide a methodfor installing and removing the automatic lift-type mobile facility, amethod of automatic lift-type power generation, and an automaticlift-type mobile facility which can install said mobile facilityhorizontally even if the ground on the installation site at the desiredlocation of use is so soft or uneven that it must be cured otherwise.

[0031] A fourth object of the present invention is to provide a methodfor installing and removing an automatic lift-type mobile facility, amethod of automatic lift-type power generation, and an automaticlift-type mobile facility which can supply electric power efficiently.

[0032] A fifth object of the present invention is to provide a methodfor installing and removing an automatic lift-type mobile facility, amethod of automatic lift-type power generation, and an automaticlift-type mobile facility which can generate electric power applicableto districts with different frequencies.

[0033] Other objects of the present invention will become apparent fromthe descriptions included in the specification and the accompanyingdrawings, especially the respective appended claims.

[0034] An apparatus of the present invention, in order to solve theproblems mentioned above, is an automatic lift-type mobile facilitycomprising a mobile facility which completes a desired operation at adesired location of use and an automatic lifting-and-lowering sectionbeing integral with said mobile facility and being able to carry saidmobile facility on itself, having outriggers which can be horizontallyextended or retracted to and from the center position of either one sideor both sides of said section, jacks which are housed inside the legsections of said outriggers and can be extended or retracted verticallydownward or upward to and from said leg sections, and universal casterswhich can bob up and down so as to freely control the directionaladjustment of said mobile facility by being moved back and forth orrotated clockwise or counterclockwise.

[0035] A method of the present invention, in order to solve the problemsmentioned above, includes installing and removing procedures comprisingautomatic lifting and lowering operations executed with remote controlby radio, directional adjustment of said automatic lift-type mobilefacility by being moved back and forth or rotated clockwise orcounterclockwise by casters, further comprising the loading of saidautomatic lift-type mobile facility onto a carrying vehicle by saidautomatic lifting and lowering operations at the storage plant of saidmobile facility, transporting said automatic lift-type mobile facilityto a desired location of use, unloading and installing said automaticlift-type mobile facility by said automatic lifting and loweringoperations at said desired location of use, loading said automaticlift-type mobile facility onto a carrying vehicle by said automaticlifting and lowering operations at said location of use, transportingsaid automatic lift-type mobile facility back to the storage plant, andunloading said automatic lift-type mobile facility by said automaticlifting and lowering operations at the storage plant.

[0036] A method of the present invention, in order to solve the problemsmentioned above, includes a power generation procedure adapted to supplyelectricity to a desired purpose, comprising generating electric powerby using an automatic lift-type power generation equipment unit solelywhich is one of said mobile facilities or generating electric power byoperating a plurality of automatic lift-type power generation equipmentunits connected in parallel and outputting electricity by synchronizing,sharing load, and adding the respective outputs from said powergeneration equipment units connected in parallel, further by selectingeither 50 Hz or 60 Hz frequency as desired, with said automaticlift-type power generation automatically starting or stopping theoperation of power generation and power supply in accordance with theavailability of a fixed power supply.

[0037] More specifically, in order to solve the problems mentionedabove, the present invention is practiced by using novel constituentmethods and means whose features are listed below, including generic andmore specific concepts.

[0038] That is, a first feature of the method of the present inventionresides in a method for installing and removing an automatic lift-typemobile facility comprising steps of: installing a mobile facilityintended to accomplish a desired task at a desired location of use; andremoving the mobile facility from the desired location after completionof the desired task, wherein the method comprises steps of: introducingthe automatic lift-type mobile facility comprising the mobile facilityand automatic lifting-and-lowering means; and automatically lifting andlowering the automatic lift-type mobile facility to a desired height bycontrolling the automatic lifting-and-lowering means.

[0039] A second feature of the method of the present invention residesin a method for installing and removing an automatic lift-type mobilefacility which has the first feature of the method mentioned above,wherein the step of installing the mobile facility at the desiredlocation comprises steps of: selecting optimal combination of theautomatic lift-type mobile facility and a carrying vehicle; loading theautomatic lift-type mobile facility onto the carrying vehicle at astorage plant of the automatic lift-type mobile facility; transportingthe automatic lift-type mobile facility to the desired location with thecarrying vehicle; and unloading the automatic lift-type mobile facilityfrom the carrying vehicle at the desired location, and the step ofremoving the mobile facility from the desired location comprises stepsof: loading the automatic lift-type mobile facility onto the carryingvehicle at the desired location; transporting the automatic lift-typemobile facility to the storage plant with the carrying vehicle; andunloading the automatic lift-type mobile facility from the carryingvehicle at the storage plant.

[0040] A third feature of the method of the present invention resides ina method for installing and removing an automatic lift-type mobilefacility which has the first or second feature of the method mentionedabove, wherein the automatic lift-type mobile facility comprises themobile facility and the automatic lifting-and-lowering means which areinseparably structured each other.

[0041] A fourth feature of the method of the present invention residesin a method for installing and removing an automatic lift-type mobilefacility which has the first or second feature of the method mentionedabove, wherein the automatic lift-type mobile facility allows the mobilefacility to be detached when loaded onto the automaticlifting-and-lowering means.

[0042] A fifth feature of the method of the present invention resides ina method for installing and removing an automatic lift-type mobilefacility which has the fourth feature of the method mentioned above,wherein the step of selecting the optimal combination of the automaticlift-type mobile facility and the carrying vehicle is executed byselecting the mobile facility loaded onto the automaticlifting-and-lowering means and the carrying vehicle, and the step ofloading the automatic lift-type mobile facility onto the carryingvehicle at the storage plant and the step of unloading the automaticlift-type mobile facility from the carrying vehicle at the desiredlocation are executed by handling the automatic lifting-and-loweringmeans and the mobile facility as an inseparable single body.

[0043] A sixth feature of the method of the present invention resides ina method for installing and removing an automatic lift-type mobilefacility which has the second feature of the method mentioned above,wherein the step of selecting the optimal combination of the automaticlift-type mobile facility and the carrying vehicle is executed byemploying conditions inclusive of the level of electric demand, thewidth and weight limitations of a road used for transportation, thedimensions and weight of the carrying vehicle, and the dimensions andweight of an automatic lift-type power generation equipment unit.

[0044] A seventh feature of the method of the present invention residesin a method for installing and removing an automatic lift-type mobilefacility which has the sixth feature of the method mentioned above,wherein the storage plant comprises an automated warehouse automaticallyexecuting selection of the automatic lift-type mobile facility storedand arranged in accordance with the conditions therein and the carryingvehicle, the selection of the automatic lift-type mobile facility andthe carrying vehicle being managed and controlled on the basis ofcomputer calculations by data inputs regarding the conditions in orderto meet a desired schedule for executing the step of selecting theoptimal combination of the automatic lift-type mobile facility and thecarrying vehicle, and the step of loading the automatic lift-type mobilefacility onto the carrying vehicle at the storage plant and the step ofunloading the automatic lift-type mobile facility from the carryingvehicle at the storage plant is mechanically executed by positioning theautomatic lift-type mobile facility in a predetermined place on thebasis of the computer calculations.

[0045] An eighth feature of the method of the present invention residesin a method for installing and removing an automatic lift-type mobilefacility which has the second, sixth or seventh feature of the methodmentioned above, wherein the step of loading the automatic lift-typemobile facility onto the carrying vehicle comprises steps of: operatingthe automatic lifting-and-lowering means provided in the automaticlift-type mobile facility; driving a load-carrying platform of thecarrying vehicle directly underneath the automatic lift-type mobilefacility; and operating the automatic lifting-and-lowering means, andthe step of unloading the automatic lift-type mobile facility from thecarrying vehicle comprises steps of: operating the automaticlifting-and-lowering means provided in the automatic lift-type mobilefacility loaded onto the carrying vehicle; driving the load-carryingplatform of the carrying vehicle out from under the automatic lift-typemobile facility; and operating the automatic lifting-and-lowering means.

[0046] A ninth feature of the method of the present invention resides ina method for installing and removing an automatic lift-type mobilefacility which has the first, second, sixth or seventh feature of themethod mentioned above, wherein the steps of installing and removing theautomatic lift-type mobile facility are executed by freely controllingdirectional adjustment of the automatic lift-type mobile facility asmoved back and forth and rotated clockwise or counterclockwise bywheeling means provided in the automatic lifting-and-lowering meansincluded in the automatic lift-type mobile facility.

[0047] A tenth feature of the method of the present invention resides ina method for installing and removing an automatic lift-type mobilefacility which has the first, second, sixth or seventh feature of themethod mentioned above, wherein the step of automatically lifting theautomatic lift-type mobile facility is executed by extending anoutrigger of the automatic lifting-and-lowering means from each side ofthe automatic lifting-and-lowering means and extending a jack housedretractably in an outrigger leg section downward, the step of loweringthe automatic lift-type mobile facility is executed by retracting thejack and retreating the outrigger back into the each side of theautomatic lifting-and-lowering means.

[0048] An eleventh feature of the method of the present inventionresides in a method for installing and removing an automatic lift-typemobile facility which has the first feature of the method mentionedabove, wherein the step of lowering the automatic lift-type mobilefacility is executed by finally receiving the jack in an accommodatingrecess provided in the automatic lifting-and-lowering means.

[0049] A twelfth feature of the method of the present invention residesin a method for installing and removing an automatic lift-type mobilefacility which has the tenth feature of the method mentioned above,wherein the step of installing the mobile facility is executed byadjusting the extension length of the jack and accordingly adjusting thelifting height of the mobile facility.

[0050] A thirteenth feature of the method of the present inventionresides in a method for installing and removing an automatic lift-typemobile facility which has the tenth feature of the method mentionedabove, wherein the step of installing the mobile facility is executed,with a plurality of the jacks provided in the automaticlifting-and-lowering means, by securing the horizontal balance of themobile facility by adjusting each extension length of the jacks when thesurface of the desired location is uneven or not horizontal.

[0051] A fourteenth feature of the method of the present inventionresides in a method for installing and removing an automatic lift-typemobile facility which has the second, sixth or seventh feature of themethod mentioned above, wherein the step of installing the mobilefacility is executed with the carrying vehicle parked in place with theautomatic lift-type mobile facility loaded onto the carrying vehicle,without unloading the automatic lift-type mobile facility from thecarrying vehicle, and the step of removing the mobile facility isexecuted by driving the carrying vehicle off from the desired locationwith the automatic lift-type mobile facility as it is, loaded onto thecarrying vehicle.

[0052] A fifteenth feature of the method of the present inventionresides in a method for installing and removing an automatic lift-typemobile facility which has the second, sixth or seventh feature of themethod mentioned above, wherein the mobile facility comprises one of amarine-transport container and a land-transport container, each of thecontainers being capable of stacking vertically, and the steps oftransporting the automatic lift-type mobile facility to the desiredlocation and to the storage plant are executed correspondingly with oneof a cargo ship and a cargo train.

[0053] A sixteenth feature of the method of the present inventionresides in a method for installing and removing an automatic lift-typemobile facility which has the first, second, sixth or seventh feature ofthe method mentioned above, wherein the mobile facility comprises one oftesting equipment inclusive of a water rheostat, a mobile structure, amobile display item for a device and the like, a casing mechanisminclusive of a container, and a power generation section generating andsupplying electric power.

[0054] A seventeenth feature of the method of the present inventionresides in a method for installing and removing an automatic lift-typemobile facility which has the first, second, sixth or seventh feature ofthe method mentioned above, wherein the mobile facility comprises powergenerating means capable of being connected in parallel with each other,the automatic lift-type mobile facility comprises an automatic lift-typepower generation equipment unit, and the steps of installing andremoving the automatic lift-type mobile facility are executed with aplurality of the automatic lift-type power generation equipment units.

[0055] A first feature of the method of the present invention resides ina method of automatic lift-type power generation by employing at leastone automatic lift-type power generation equipment unit as an automaticlift-type mobile facility installed at a desired location of use ofelectric power comprising steps of: generating the electric power by theautomatic lift-type power generation equipment unit transported to andinstalled at the desired location; and supplying the electric power toan end purpose.

[0056] A second feature of the method of the present invention residesin a method of automatic lift-type power generation which has the firstfeature of the method mentioned above, wherein the method comprises astep of introducing a plurality of the automatic lift-type powergeneration equipment units, the supplying the electric power beingexecuted by connecting the automatic lift-type power generationequipment units in parallel and being adding each of the outputs fromeach of the automatic lift-type power generation equipment units.

[0057] A third feature of the method of the present invention resides ina method of automatic lift-type power generation which has the secondfeature of the method mentioned above, wherein the step of supplying theelectric power is executed by synchronizing each of the outputs.

[0058] A fourth feature of the method of the present invention residesin a method of automatic lift-type power generation which has the thirdfeature of the method mentioned above, wherein the step of supplying theelectric power is executed by synchronizing phases, voltages andfrequencies of the outputs.

[0059] A fifth feature of the method of the present invention resides ina method of automatic lift-type power generation which has the second,third or fourth feature of the method mentioned above, wherein the stepof supplying the electric power is executed by sharing an electric loadbetween the automatic lift-type power generation equipment units.

[0060] A sixth feature of the method of the present invention resides ina method of automatic lift-type power generation which has the first,second, third or fourth feature of the method mentioned above, whereinthe step of supplying the electric power is executed by selecting either50 Hz or 60 Hz for the frequency of the output from the automaticlift-type mobile facility.

[0061] A seventh feature of the method of the present invention residesin a method of automatic lift-type power generation which has the first,second, third or fourth feature of the method mentioned above, whereinthe step of supplying the electric power comprises steps of:automatically actuating power generating operation of the automaticlift-type power generation equipment unit upon suspension of powersupply by fixed power supply equipment in accordance with functionalavailability thereof, and automatically deactivating the powergenerating operation of the automatic lift-type power generationequipment unit upon recovery of the power supply by the fixed powersupply equipment.

[0062] An eighth feature of the method of the present invention residesin a method of automatic lift-type power generation which has the first,second, third or fourth feature of the method mentioned above, whereinthe step of generating the electric power is executed while coolingpower generating means provided in the automatic lift-type powergeneration equipment unit.

[0063] A ninth feature of the method of the present invention resides ina method of automatic lift-type power generation which has the eighthfeature of the method mentioned above, wherein the power generatingmeans is cooled with jetting water in executing the step of generatingthe electric power.

[0064] A tenth feature of the method of the present invention resides ina method of automatic lift-type power generation which has the first,second, third or fourth feature of the method mentioned above, whereinthe step of generating the electric power is executed by operating acontrol panel in a control room provided in the automatic lift-typepower generation equipment unit, the control panel being operated by atleast one operator.

[0065] A first feature of the apparatus of the present invention residesin an automatic lift-type mobile facility to be installed at a desiredlocation of use and to be removed from the desired location aftercompletion of a desired task comprising: a mobile facility to beinstalled at the desired location; and an automatic lifting-and-loweringsection automatically lifting and lowering the mobile facility, theautomatic lifting-and-lowering section being capable of changing aposition of the mobile facility.

[0066] A second feature of the apparatus of the present inventionresides in an automatic lift-type mobile facility which has the firstfeature of the apparatus mentioned above, wherein the mobile facilityand the automatic lifting-and-lowering section are inseparablystructured each other.

[0067] A third feature of the apparatus of the present invention residesin an automatic lift-type mobile facility which has the first feature ofthe apparatus mentioned above, wherein the mobile facility is detachablyloaded onto the automatic lifting-and-lowering section.

[0068] A fourth feature of the apparatus of the present inventionresides in an automatic lift-type mobile facility which has the first,second or third feature of the apparatus mentioned above, wherein theautomatic lifting-and-lowering section comprises: a chassis comprisingan underframe; at least one outrigger provided at the middle point onone or both sides of the chassis, the outrigger being extended andretracted horizontally; and a jack attached retractably inside avertical leg section in the outrigger, the jack being extended andretracted vertically.

[0069] A fifth feature of the apparatus of the present invention residesin an automatic lift-type mobile facility which has the first, second orthird feature of the apparatus mentioned above, wherein the automaticlifting-and-lowering section includes at least one universal castercapable of bob up and down so as to freely control directionaladjustment of the automatic lift-type mobile facility as moved back andforth and rotated clockwise or counterclockwise.

[0070] A sixth feature of the apparatus of the present invention residesin an automatic lift-type mobile facility which has the fifth feature ofthe apparatus mentioned above, wherein the universal caster comprises:at least one wheel; and a power unit contained in the wheel.

[0071] A seventh feature of the apparatus of the present inventionresides in an automatic lift-type mobile facility which has the first,second or third feature of the apparatus mentioned above, wherein theautomatic lifting-and-lowering section includes a controller unitcontrolling operation of the automatic lifting-and-lowering section.

[0072] An eighth feature of the apparatus of the present inventionresides in an automatic lift-type mobile facility which has the seventhfeature of the apparatus mentioned above, wherein the controller unitcomprises a remote control unit operated externally by radio.

[0073] A ninth feature of the apparatus of the present invention residesin an automatic lift-type mobile facility which has the first or thirdfeature of the apparatus mentioned above, wherein the automaticlifting-and-lowering section includes a loading base plate onto whichthe mobile facility is loaded.

[0074] A tenth feature of the apparatus of the present invention residesin an automatic lift-type mobile facility which has the first, second orthird feature of the apparatus mentioned above, wherein the mobilefacility comprises one of testing equipment inclusive of a waterrheostat, a mobile structure, a mobile display item for a device and thelike, and a casing mechanism inclusive of a container.

[0075] An eleventh feature of the apparatus of the present inventionresides in an automatic lift-type mobile facility which has the first,second or third feature of the apparatus mentioned above, wherein themobile facility comprises a power generation section generating andsupplying electric power, and the automatic lift-type mobile facilitycomprises an automatic lift-type power generation equipment unit.

[0076] A twelfth feature of the apparatus of the present inventionresides in an automatic lift-type mobile facility which has the eleventhfeature of the apparatus mentioned above, wherein the power generationsection comprises: a cubicle comprising a housing; a prime moverequipment supplying prime mover required for electric power generation,the prime mover equipment being loaded inside the cubicle; and anelectric power equipment generating electric power by utilizing theprime mover provided by the prime mover equipment, the electric powerequipment being loaded inside the cubicle.

[0077] A thirteenth feature of the apparatus of the present inventionresides in an automatic lift-type mobile facility which has the twelfthfeature of the apparatus mentioned above, wherein the power generationsection includes a door for accessing the inside of the cubicle for themaintenance purpose.

[0078] A fourteenth feature of the apparatus of the present inventionresides in an automatic lift-type mobile facility which has the twelfthfeature of the apparatus mentioned above, wherein the power generationsection comprises, in place of the cubicle, one of a marine-transportcontainer for a container ship and a land-transport container for acontainer train, each of the containers being capable of stackingvertically.

[0079] A fifteenth feature of the apparatus of the present inventionresides in an automatic lift-type mobile facility which has the eleventhfeature of the apparatus mentioned above, wherein the power generationsection includes cooling equipment cooling the power generation sectionitself.

[0080] A sixteenth feature of the apparatus of the present inventionresides in an automatic lift-type mobile facility which has thefifteenth feature of the apparatus mentioned above, wherein the coolingequipment comprises water-jet-type cooling equipment, the coolingequipment comprising: a cooling section cooling a radiator by sprayingwater thereto; a tank storing the water for the cooling purpose; and afeed-water port through which the water is supplied to the tank.

[0081] A seventeenth feature of the apparatus of the present inventionresides in an automatic lift-type mobile facility which has thefifteenth feature of the apparatus mentioned above, wherein the coolingequipment is provided inside the cubicle.

[0082] An eighteenth feature of the apparatus of the present inventionresides in an automatic lift-type mobile facility which has the eleventhfeature of the apparatus mentioned above, wherein the power generationsection includes a control panel controlling the power generationsection.

[0083] A nineteenth feature of the apparatus of the present inventionresides in an automatic lift-type mobile facility which has theeighteenth feature of the apparatus mentioned above, wherein the powergeneration section includes a control room in which the control panel isprovided, the control panel being operated by at least one operator.

[0084] A twentieth feature of the apparatus of the present inventionresides in an automatic lift-type mobile facility which has the eleventhfeature of the apparatus mentioned above, wherein the automaticlift-type mobile facility comprises a plurality of automatic lift-typemobile facilities, each of the power generation sections in each of theautomatic lift-type mobile facilities being capable of being connectedin parallel.

[0085] A twenty-first feature of the apparatus of the present inventionresides in an automatic lift-type mobile facility which has thetwentieth feature of the apparatus mentioned above, wherein the each ofthe power generation sections in each of the automatic lift-type mobilefacilities comprises: a parallel-operated unit operating in parallel bysynchronizing the output from each of the electric power equipment ineach of the power generation sections and sharing an electric load; anda connecting unit interconnecting each of the electric power equipmentin each of the power generation sections.

[0086] A twenty-second feature of the apparatus of the present inventionresides in an automatic lift-type mobile facility which has the eleventhfeature of the apparatus mentioned above, wherein the power generationsection includes a frequency switch for selecting either 50 Hz or 60 Hzfor the output.

[0087] A twenty-third feature of the apparatus of the present inventionresides in an automatic lift-type mobile facility which has the eleventhfeature of the apparatus mentioned above, wherein the power generationsection includes an automatic actuating and deactivating unitautomatically actuating and deactivating power generating operation inaccordance with functional availability of a fixed power supply.

[0088] A twenty-fourth feature of the apparatus of the present inventionresides in an automatic lift-type mobile facility which has the ninthfeature of the apparatus mentioned above, wherein the universal casteris attached on one of the chassis and the loading base plate in such amanner that the universal caster is capable of being retracted inside acaster housing.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0089] While the specification concludes with claims particularlypointing out and distinctly claiming the subject matters of the presentinvention, it is believed the present invention will be betterunderstood from the following description taken in connection with theaccompanying drawings in which:

[0090]FIG. 1 shows the loading process for an automatic lift-type powergeneration equipment unit according to apparatus example 1, anembodiment of the invention, wherein figure (a) shows a top view andfigure (b) shows a side view;

[0091]FIG. 2 shows the loading condition of an automatic lift-type powergeneration equipment unit according to apparatus example 1, whereinfigure (a) shows a top view and figure (b) shows a side view;

[0092]FIG. 3 shows the manner of automatic operation of an automaticlift-type power generation equipment unit according to apparatus example1, wherein figure (a) shows a top view and figure (b) shows a side view;

[0093]FIG. 4 shows the configuration with a marine-transport containerof an automatic lift-type power generation equipment unit according toapparatus example 1, wherein figure (a) shows a top view with saidoutriggers and jacks extended, figure (b) shows the side view of same,figure (c) shows a top view with said outriggers and jacks retracted,and figure (d) shows the side view of same;

[0094]FIG. 5 shows the loading process for an automatic lift-type powergeneration equipment unit according to apparatus example 2 onto atrailer, wherein figure (a) shows a top view and figure (b) shows a sideview;

[0095]FIG. 6 shows a schematic representation of the installation of anautomatic lift-type power generation equipment unit according toapparatus example 2 onto a trailer, wherein figure (a) shows a top viewand figure (b) shows a side view;

[0096]FIG. 7 shows a schematic representation of the automaticlifting-and-lowering section provided in the automatic lift-type powergeneration equipment unit according to apparatus example 2, whereinfigure (a) shows a top view and figure (b) shows a side view;

[0097]FIG. 8 shows a schematic representation of the parallel connectionof a plurality of automatic lift-type power generation equipment unitsaccording to apparatus example 3; and

[0098]FIG. 9 shows an internal view of a conventional mobilepower-supply vehicle, wherein figure (a) shows a top view and figure (b)shows a side view.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0099] With reference to the accompanying drawings, the modes forcarrying out the invention represented herein by the embodiment examplesfor the methods and mechanisms in the present invention are describedbelow, including apparatus example 1, installation and removal methodexample 1 which relates directly to said apparatus example 1; apparatusexample 2, installation and removal method example 2 which relatesdirectly to said apparatus example 2; apparatus example 3, installationand removal method example 3 which relates directly to said apparatusexample 3, and a power generation method example which relates directlyto said apparatus example 3.

APPARATUS EXAMPLE 1

[0100] Apparatus example 1 is described below with reference to FIG. 1through FIG. 4.

[0101] An automatic lift-type power generation equipment unit A, whichis one of the mobile facilities according to the apparatus example 1,comprises the power generation section 1A which generates and supplieselectricity and the self-driven automatic lifting-and-lowering section2A, wherein said power generation section 1A and automaticlifting-and-lowering section 2A are structured as an integral unit suchthat the automatic lift-type power generation equipment unit A isregarded as power generation section 1A provided with the automaticlifting-and-lowering section 2A and wherein the automatic lift-typepower generation equipment unit is loaded or unloaded onto or off theload-carrying platform 1 a of the motor-truck a as desired which is anormal-size or large motor-truck.

[0102] The automatic lift-type power generation equipment unit A isdesigned to integrate the power generation section IA into a single bodyunit with the automatic lifting-and-lowering section 2A, which resultsin excellent characteristics with respect to the dimensions, weight,strength, layout, etc. In addition, the automatic lift-type powergeneration equipment unit A may be loaded on carrying vehicles otherthan normal carrying vehicle a, such as a trailer.

[0103] The power generation section 1A comprises a cubicle 3A which is acasing mechanism, prime mover equipment 4A which is built into saidcubicle 3A and supplies the prime mover for power generation, andelectric power equipment 6A which receives the prime mover from saidprime mover equipment 4A and generates and supplies electricity for thedesired purpose.

[0104] The automatic lifting-and-lowering section 2A comprises a chassis6A, which is shorter than the length of cubicle 3A, which is theinstallation frame of the automatic lifting-and-lowering section 2A,four outriggers 7A which are installed at the four corners of saidchassis GA and horizontally extendable, and jacks 8A which are installedat the ends of the respective said outriggers 7A and used to adjust thevertical position of said power generation section 1A.

[0105] The cubicle 3A comprises jack accommodating recesses 9A whichaccommodate jacks 8A in their retracted condition and keeps them instandby condition.

[0106] With reference to FIG. 3, the chassis GA is provided withuniversal casters 10A so as to give free back-and-forth movement to theautomatic lifting-and-lowering section 2A as well as allowing theautomatic lifting-and-lowering section 2A to follow any unevenness ofthe ground's surface with the up and down bobbing motion of saidcasters.

[0107] The universal casters 10A, for example, allow the automaticlift-type power generation equipment unit A to move back and forth or torotate clockwise or counterclockwise to change the direction of movementas desired by the power of the hydraulic system provided by the verticalshaft or wheel shaft, wherein the driving power may be provided byinstalling a power unit inside each wheel of said casters.

[0108] In addition to the examples mentioned above, with reference toFIG. 4, the automatic lift-type power generation equipment unit A2 usingthe marine-transport container 11A applicable to marine transportationor land transportation and load handling procedures related to saidtransportation or a land-transport container applicable to cargo trainsor land transportation and load handling procedures related to saidtransportation may be used in place of said cubicle 3A for powergeneration section 1A. The outriggers 7A and universal casters 10A ofthe marine-transport container 11A or land-transport container areinstalled on both sides, as internally as possible, of the rectangularchassis 6A whose length and width are a little smaller than those of themarine-transport container 11A or land-transport container so as toallow the universal casters 10A to serve more efficiently than thoseinstalled at the four corners of the marine-transport container 11A orland-transport container.

[0109] Though not represented in any of the figures, the automaticlifting-and-lowering section 2A has a control unit installed insidecubicle 3A or on chassis 6A which controls the operation of theautomatic lifting-and-lowering section 2A so that automaticlifting-and-lowering section 2A is controlled manually or externally byradio by a remote control unit provided.

[0110] The above descriptions relate to apparatus example 1, wherein thepower generation section 1A provided in the automaticlifting-and-lowering equipment unit A is a power generation unit.However, the mobile facility may be one for testing equipment with atleast one water rheostat, a casing mechanism which includes containers,a mobile structure or the like to be installed at the location of use,wherein the mobile facility is structured to be integral with theautomatic lifting-and-lowering section 2A for a variety of applications.

INSTALLING AND REMOVING METHOD EXAMPLE 1

[0111] This method example is applied to apparatus example 1 and isdescribed below with reference to FIG. 1 through FIG. 4 as in the caseof apparatus example 1 above.

[0112] In this method example, the installing and removing method, forexecuting power generation at the desired location of use which isdistanced from the storage plant of said automatic lift-type powergeneration equipment unit A, according to the present inventioncomprises a series of procedures including loading said automaticlift-type power generation equipment unit A onto said motor-truck a atthe storage plant, transporting said automatic lift-type powergeneration equipment unit A to said desired location of use, installingsaid automatic lift-type power generation equipment unit A at saiddesired location of use, loading said automatic lift-type powergeneration equipment unit A back onto said motor-truck a at said desiredlocation of use, transporting said automatic lift-type power generationequipment unit A to the storage plant, and unloading said automaticlift-type power generation equipment unit A at the storage plant.

[0113] The first procedure in this method example according to thepresent invention is to install the automatic lift-type power generationequipment unit A at the desired location of use. The optimum combinationof said automatic lift-type power generation equipment unit and saidcarrying vehicle is selected manually or automatically by computer onthe basis of conditions which include the level of electric demand, thewidth and weight limitations of the roads used for transportation, thedimensions and weight of said carrying vehicle, the dimensions andweight of said automatic lift-type power generation equipment unit inaccordance with the operation schedule.

[0114] The following descriptions relate to an example wherein theautomatic lift-type power generation equipment unit A and a motor trucka are selected as the optimum combination mentioned above.

[0115] The automatic lift-type power generation equipment unit A isloaded onto the motor-truck a. The correct loading position isdetermined by adjusting the direction using the universal casters 10Awhich are installed on the chassis 6A and retracted inside casterhousings 6A′ when loaded onto said motor-truck, wherein said universalcasters can provide free back-and-forth movement and follow anyunevenness of the ground's surface with the up and down bobbing motionat each fixed point for loading and unloading. Then, the outriggers 7Aare extended horizontally and the jacks 8A are extended vertically toautomatically lift the mobile power generation equipment unit A. In thisstep, the universal casters 10A are rotated by 90 degrees to be raisedup by the hydraulic drive system as required.

[0116] Then, the load-carrying platform of the motor-truck a is drivento a position directly underneath the automatic lift-type powergeneration equipment unit A. Jacks 8A and outriggers 7A are retracted tobe accommodated inside the accommodating recesses 9A. At the same time,universal casters 10A are rotated and retracted inside the casterhousings 6A′. Next, the automatic lift-type power generation equipmentunit A is automatically lowered so as to be loaded onto the motor-trucka. Otherwise, the automatic lift-type power generation equipment unit Amay be transferred to the loading point using the automatic carriersystem provided in a computer-controlled automated warehouse.

[0117] Then, the automatic lift-type power generation equipment unit Ais transported to the desired location of use where a supply of electricpower is demanded and installed at said location. First, the outriggers7A are extended horizontally and jacks 8A are extended for automaticlifting operation to lift the automatic lift-type power generationequipment unit A above the load-carrying platform of the motor-truck.Next, the motortruck a located directly under the automatic lift-typepower generation equipment unit A is moved away.

[0118] Then, the universal casters 10A are rotated to be raised up andjacks 8A are retracted. Further, outriggers 7A are retracted to beaccommodated inside the accommodating recesses 9A for automatic loweringoperation. The automatic lift-type power generation equipment unit A isinstalled in position using universal casters 10A, wherein saiduniversal casters 10A control freely the directional adjustment of saidautomatic lift-type power generation equipment unit A to be moved backand forth or rotated clockwise or counterclockwise.

[0119] The height of the automatic lift-type power generation equipmentunit A can be adjusted for installation at the optimum level byextending the outriggers 7A and the jacks 8A. The power generationsection 1A can be installed horizontally by adjusting the extensionlength of each jack 8A when the ground's surface at the desired locationof use is not horizontal or even. Then, the power generation sectionstarts power generation and supplies power as desired, for a contractedlength of time. After completion of said contract period and thenecessity for a power supply ends, the following procedure is executed.

[0120] The second procedure in this method example according to thepresent invention is the removal of the automatic lift-type powergeneration equipment unit A from said desired location of use. Byadopting the above installation steps in reverse order, the automaticlift-type power generation equipment unit A together with chassis 6A isautomatically lifted by determining the position by means of theuniversal casters 10A, wherein said universal casters 10A move back andforth or rotate clockwise or counterclockwise for directionaladjustment, and by extending the outriggers 7A horizontally andextending the jacks 8A vertically. At the same time, the universalcasters 10A are rotated by 90 degrees to be retracted inside the casterhousings 6A′.

[0121] Then, the load carrying platform of the motor-truck a is drivento a position directly underneath the automatic lift-type powergeneration equipment unit A. The jacks 8A are retracted and theoutriggers 7A are retracted to be accommodated inside the accommodatingrecesses 9A for the execution of automatic lowering operation by whichthe automatic lift-type power generation equipment unit A is loaded ontomotor-truck a.

[0122] Then, the automatic lift-type power generation equipment unit Ais transported to the fixed loading and unloading point at the storageplant to be unloaded and stored in accordance with fixed storage plantprocedures, wherein the outriggers 7A are extended horizontally and thejacks 8A are extended vertically for the execution of automatic liftingoperation. Thereafter, motor-truck a is driven out from under theautomatic lift-type power generation equipment unit A.

[0123] Then, both jacks 8A and outriggers 7A are retracted to beaccommodated inside the accommodating recesses 9A for the execution ofautomatic lowering operation. In an automated warehouse, the automaticlift-type power generation equipment unit A is unloaded and stored atthe fixed point for storage by moving and adjusting the direction ofsaid movement using the universal casters 10A which are raised up foroperation or by an automatic carrier.

[0124] The automatic lift-type power generation equipment unit A may bekept loaded as it is on motor-truck a and the motor-truck a may beparked at the desired location of use for the total duration of the useof the automatic lift-type power generation equipment unit A, whereinthe motor-truck with the automatic lift-type power generation equipmentunit A on board may be removed together after the said period of use.The back-and-forth movement or directional adjustment by means of theclockwise and counterclockwise rotation of the universal casters 10A canbe executed at anytime as required, in addition to the step mentionedabove.

[0125] In addition to the example above, the automatic lift-type powergeneration equipment unit A2 shown in FIG. 4 which uses stackablemarine-transport containers in place of cubicle 1A of the powergeneration section 1A, for marine-transportation, land transportation,and load handling operations related to said transportation, orstackable land-transport containers for railway transportation, landtransportation, and load handling operations related to saidtransportation which may be employed for marine transportation by shipor railway transportation by freight train in addition to motor-truck afor land transportation.

[0126] The operations in the automatic lifting-and-lowering section 2Amentioned above, which include movement and directional adjustment usingthe universal casters 10A, extension and retraction of the outriggers7A, extension and retraction of the jacks 8A are executed by means ofthe remote control unit provided in the automatic lifting-and-loweringsection 2A, which can be operated by the operator by radio, wherein theoperator is protected and is safe from any danger of accident. Sinceremote control by radio does not require any particular license foroperation, even the driver of the carrying vehicle can operate it.

[0127] If an automated warehouse is used, said conditions may be inputto the computer so that the computer will automatically calculate anddetermine the optimum combination of an automatic lift-type powergeneration equipment unit and carrying vehicle, and will load saidautomatic lift-type power generation equipment unit onto said carryingvehicle for dispatch, or so that said automatic lift-type powergeneration equipment unit will be stored in said automated warehouseautomatically.

[0128] Consequently, only the driver of the motor-truck a is necessaryfor the operation of power supply. A crane for load handling, slingingmaterials, crane operator, and slinging operators are all unnecessary,making the operation simple and easy. The dangers incidental to craneoperation are eliminated. In addition, the remote control operation ofthe automatic lifting-and-lowering section 2A ensures much easier andsafer operation. Furthermore, the required working area is reduced toincrease the number of applications available.

[0129] Just as in the case of apparatus example 1, the method exampledescribed above can be widely applied to any installing and removingmethod comprising the loading, unloading, and transportation of anautomatic lift-type mobile facility, wherein the mobile facility to beinstalled at the desired location of use is structured to be integralwith said automatic lifting-and-lowering section 2A.

APPARATUS EXAMPLE 2

[0130] Apparatus example 2 is described below with reference to FIG. 5through FIG. 7. The tow tractor of the trailer is omitted from both FIG.5 and FIG. 6.

[0131] An automatic lift-type power generation equipment unit B, whichis an independently structured mobile facility, comprises the powergeneration section 1B which generates and supplies electricity and theself-driven automatic lifting-and-lowering section 2B whichautomatically lifts or lowers the power generation section 1B, whereinsaid power generation section 1B is loaded on the 2B which can be easilydetached, and wherein said automatic lift-type power generationequipment unit B is loaded on the trailer b.

[0132] In the case of the automatic lift-type power generation equipmentunit B, the power generation section B is detachably loaded onto theautomatic lifting-and-lowering section 2B, however, the power generationsection B is not structured to be integral with the automaticlifting-and-lowering section 2B. As a result, the characteristics ofapparatus example 2 such as dimensions, weight, strength, layout, andthe like are inferior to those of apparatus example 1.

[0133] The power generation section 1B comprises cubicle 3B which is acasing mechanism, the prime mover equipment 4B which supplies the primemover for power generation, the electric power equipment 5B whichgenerates electricity by utilizing the prime mover supplied by the primemover equipment 4B and supplies electricity as desired, and the loadingbase plate 12B to be loaded onto the automatic lifting-and-loweringsection 2B.

[0134] The power generation section 1B further comprises the tank 13Bwhich is attached to cubicle 3B and stores water for a cooling purpose,the control panel 14B which controls the power generation section 1B,the cooling section 15B which is attached to cubicle 3B and executeswater-jet spraying for cooling purpose, the doors 16B which are providedin the cubicle 3B and used to service the prime mover equipment 4B andthe electric power equipment 5B, and the feed-water port 17B which isattached to the cooling tank 13B through which water is supplied to saidtank.

[0135] The automatic lifting-and-lowering section 2B comprises a chassis6B which is shorter than the length of the power generation section 1Bwhich is the outer frame of the automatic lifting-and-lowering section2B, four outriggers 7B which are installed at the four corners of saidchassis 6B and are horizontally extendable, and jacks 8A which areinstalled at the ends of respective said outriggers 7B and used toadjust the vertical position of said power generation section1B. Cubicle3B comprises jack accommodating recesses 9B which accommodate jacks SB.

[0136] Since the automatic lift-type power generation equipment unit Bcomprises the loading base plate 12B, tank 13B, control panel 14B,cooling section 15B, and feed-water port 17B, the weight of theautomatic lift-type power generation equipment unit B according to thisapparatus example, is heavier than that of apparatus example 1. Themaximum carrying capacity of the vehicle is 4 tons with a normal freighttruck, 10 tons with a large freight truck, and 30 tons with a trailer.Apparatus example 2 is not necessarily loaded onto trailer b. It may beloaded onto a freight truck depending upon the applicable weight.

[0137] As in the case of apparatus example 1, a marine-transportcontainer for marine-transportation, land transportation, and loadhandling operations related to said transportation or a land-transportcontainer for railway transportation, land transportation, and loadhandling operations related to said transportation may be employed, inplace of cubicle 3B of the power generation section 1B. Thought notrepresented in any of the figures, the automatic lifting-and-loweringsection 2B of the automatic lift-type power generation equipment unit 2Bcomprises universal casters 10A which follow any unevenness of theground's surface with the up and down bobbing motion and a remotecontrol unit as in the case of apparatus example 1.

[0138] The above descriptions related to apparatus example 2, whereinthe power generation section 1B provided in the automaticlifting-and-lowering equipment unit B is a power generation unit as inthe case of apparatus example 1. However, the mobile facility may be onefor testing equipment with at least one water rheostat, a casingmechanism which includes containers, mobile items of display, a mobilestructure or the like to be installed at the location of use, whereinthe automatic lift-type mobile facility comprises said mobile facilityand said automatic lifting-and-lowering section for a variety ofapplications, wherein said mobile facility and said automaticlifting-and-lowering section are detachably loaded onto theload-carrying base plate of the carrying vehicle.

INSTALLING AND REMOVING METHOD EXAMPLE 2

[0139] This method example is applied to apparatus example 2 anddescribed below with reference to FIG. 5 through FIG. 7 as in the caseof apparatus example 2 above.

[0140] In this method example, the installing and removing method, forexecuting power generation at the desired location of use which isdistanced from the storage plant of said automatic lift-type powergeneration equipment unit B, according to the present invention,comprises a series of procedures including loading said automaticlift-type power generation equipment unit B onto said traiter b at thestorage plant, transporting said automatic lift-type power generationequipment unit B to said desired location of use, installing saidautomatic lift-type power generation equipment unit B at said desiredlocation of use, re-loading said automatic lift-type power generationequipment unit B onto said trailer b at said desired location of use,transporting said automatic lift-type power generation equipment unit Bto the storage plant, and unloading said automatic lift-type powergeneration equipment unit B at the storage plant. This method example 2resembles method example 1. Detailed descriptions identical to thosegiven in the case of method example I are omitted hereafter.

[0141] The first procedure in this method example according to thepresent invention is the installation of the automatic lift-type powergeneration equipment unit B at the desired location of use. The optimumcombination of said automatic lift-type power generation equipment unitand said carrying vehicle is selected. Since according to this methodexample, the power generation section and the automaticlifting-and-lowering section are loaded detachably with the use of aloading base plate in the automatic lift-type power generation equipmentunit, three items including a power generation section, an automaticlifting-and-lowering section suitable for said power generation section,and a carrying vehicle suitable for loading said power generationsection and automatic lifting-and-lowering section are selected.

[0142] The following descriptions relate to an example wherein the powergeneration section 1B of the automatic lift-type power generationequipment unit B, automatic lifting-and-lowering section 2B, and atrailer b are selected as the optimum combination mentioned above.

[0143] If power generation section 1B has already been loaded onto theautomatic lifting-and-lowering section 2B at the storage plant of theautomatic lift-type power generation equipment unit B, the automaticlift-type power generation equipment unit B is loaded onto trailer b,just as in the case of installing and removing method example 1 above.But, if the power generation section 1B has not yet been loaded onto theautomatic lifting-and-lowering section 2B, it is loaded via the use of acrane or the like only for the first time before the initial use of themobile facility, and thereafter they are handled as an inseparablesingle body. As a result, in the same manner as with installing andremoving method example 1, the automatic lift-type generation equipmentunit B is loaded onto trailer b.

[0144] The automatic lift-type generation equipment unit B comprises theloading base plate 12B, tank 13B of power generation section 1B as acooling mechanism, cooling section 15B, and the feed-water port 17B. Asa result, the automatic lift-type generation equipment unit B becomesheavier than the automatic lift-type generation equipment unit A and thecarrying vehicle can be a large one similar to trailer b. In this case,the fact that there are limitations on road use on the basis of thewidth of roads, traffic, maximum load-carrying capacity of roads andbridges must be taken into consideration.

[0145] Cubicle 3B may comprise tank 13B of power generation section 1Bas a cooling mechanism and the feed-water port 17B in addition tocooling section 15B. Then, the automatic lift-type generation equipmentunit B is transported and installed at the desired location of use for apower generation purpose. In the power generation process, the radiatormay be partially or totally sprayed with water to protect the primemover equipment 14B and to cool the power generation section 1B itselfby means of tank 13B of the power generation section 1B, the coolingsection 15B, and the feed-water port 17B enabling an efficient andstable power supply. The said cooling method may be replaced by an aircooling method or an air-and-water cooling method. After the completionof the power supply process, the following procedure is executed.

[0146] The second procedure in this method example according to thepresent invention is the removal of the automatic lift-type powergeneration equipment unit B from said desired location of use. Duringthe procedures of loading, transporting, and unloading in connectionwith the removal of the automatic lift-type power generation equipmentunit B, the power generation section 1B and the chassis GB are treatedas an inseparable single body. The procedures of loading, transporting,and unloading are executed by adopting the procedures described above inreverse order.

[0147] To evaluate the equipment in this method example, the automaticlift-type power generation equipment unit B is inferior to the automaticlift-type power generation equipment unit A in apparatus example 1 interms of dimensions, weight, strength, layout and the like. Though thepower generation section 1B and the automatic lifting-and-loweringsection 2B are treated as an inseparable single body under normalcondition, they can be detached with ease. So the automatic lift-typepower generation equipment unit B is superior to the automatic lift-typepower generation equipment unit A in that either one of them can beremoved and replaced with a new one, in the event that either powergeneration section 1B or the automatic lifting-and-lowering section 2Bbreaks down during the series of procedures described above.

[0148] This method example is inferior to method example 1 in that acrane is used only once when loading the power generation section 1Bonto the automatic lifting-and-lowering section 2B at the storage plantprior to the initial use of the mobile facility. However, compared tothe prior art, this method example is superior in that no crane is usedat the use location.

[0149] Since power generation section 1B and the automaticlifting-and-lowering section 2B are loaded detachably via the use of aloading base plate according to this method example, a conventionalmobile power generation equipment unit can be employed as the powergeneration section 1B.

[0150] Just as in the case of apparatus example 2, the method exampledescribed above can be widely applied to any installation and removalmethod comprising the loading, unloading, and transportation of anautomatic lift-type mobile facility, wherein the mobile facility to beinstalled at the desired location of use is loaded detachably via theuse of a loading base plate on automatic lifting-and-lowering section2B.

APPARATUS EXAMPLE 3

[0151] Apparatus example 3 is described below with reference to FIG. 8.

[0152] Each automatic lift-type power generation equipment units C-1through C-n (n is an integer higher than 1) according to this apparatusexample 3 comprises a power generation section 1C-1 through 1C-n and anautomatic lifting-and-lowering section 2C-1 through 2C-n. Said powergeneration sections 1C-1 through 1C-n and the automaticlifting-and-lowering sections 2C-1 through 2C-n may be either integralas in the case of apparatus example 1 or detachable from each other asin the case of apparatus example 2.

[0153] Power generation sections 1C-1 through 1C-n as in the case ofapparatus example 1, each comprises a cubicle 3C-1 through 3C-n, a primemover equipment 4C-1 through 4C-n, and housing sections andaccommodating recesses which are not represented in the figure. Powergeneration sections 1C-1 through 1C-n further comprise parallel-operatedunit 18C-1 through 18C-n which operates in parallel by synchronizing thefrequencies, voltages, and phases of electricity output from otherautomatic lift-type power generation equipment units and sharing theload, and connecting units 19C-1 through 19C-n which connect theautomatic lift-type power generation equipment units with otherautomatic lift-type power generation equipment units.

[0154] Power generation sections 1C-1 through 1C-n are each providedwith a frequency selecting unit, though not represented in the figure,which selects either 50 Hz or 60 Hz for the frequency of the outputpower.

[0155] Said power generation section s1C-1 through 1C-n are eachprovided with an automatic start and stop unit, though not representedin the figure, which automatically starts or stops the power supplyoperation in accordance with the availability of the normal powersupply.

[0156] The power generation sections may comprise a loading base plate,a cooling section, a tank, a control panel, doors, and a feed-waterport, as in the case of apparatus example 2.

[0157] The automatic lifting-and-lowering sections 2C-1 through 2C-ncomprise jacks 8C-1 through 8C-n, a chassis, and outriggers, as in thecase of apparatus example 1 or 2.

INSTALLING AND REMOVING METHOD EXAMPLE 3

[0158] This method example is applied to apparatus example 3 and isdescribed below with reference to FIG. 8 as in the case of apparatusexample 3 above.

[0159] In this method example, the installing and removing method, forexecuting power generation at the desired location of use which isdistanced from the storage plant of said automatic lift-type powergeneration equipment units C-1 through C-n, according to the presentinvention comprise a series of procedures including the loading of saidautomatic lift-type power generation equipment units C-1 through C-nonto said carrying vehicle at the storage plant, transporting saidautomatic lift-type power generation equipment units C-1 through C-n tosaid desired location of use, installing said automatic lift-type powergeneration equipment units C-1 through C-n at said desired location ofuse, re-loading said automatic lift-type power generation equipmentunits C-1 through C-n onto said carrying vehicle at said desiredlocation of use, transporting said automatic lift-type power generationequipment units C-1 through C-n to the storage plant, and unloading saidautomatic lift-type power generation equipment units C-I through C-n atthe storage plant.

[0160] This method example 3 resembles the installing and removingmethod example 1 and installing and removing method example 2. Detaileddescriptions identical to those given in the case of installing andremoving method example 1 and installing and removing method example 2are omitted hereafter.

[0161] The first procedure in the method example according to thepresent invention is the installation of the automatic lift-type powergeneration equipment unit B at the desired location of use. The optimumcombination of said automatic lift-type power generation equipment unitand said carrying vehicle is selected. Since a plurality of automaticlift-type power generation equipment units are connected in parallelaccording to this method example, a plurality of automatic lift-typepower generation equipment units and carrying vehicles suitable for saidautomatic lift-type power generation equipment units are selected.

[0162] The following descriptions relate to an example wherein the powergeneration section 1B of the automatic lift-type power generationequipment units C-1 through C-n and respective carrying vehicles areselected as the optimum combination mentioned above.

[0163] Then, the automatic lift-type power generation equipment unitsC-1 through C-n are each loaded onto separate carrying vehicles via theuse of outriggers and universal casters, and transported to the desiredlocation of use, and further installed after adjustment to the optimumposition for each installation.

[0164] Next, power generation is executed by each of the automaticlift-type power generation equipment units C-1 through C-n. Theapplicable power generation method is described in the <Power GenerationMethod Example> below. After completion of power supply, the followingprocedure is executed.

[0165] The second procedure in the method example according to thepresent invention is the removal of the automatic lift-type powergeneration equipment units C-1 through C-n from said desired location ofuse. The procedures of loading, transporting, and unloading theautomatic lift-type power generation equipment units C-1 through C-n inthe removal procedure are executed by adopting the procedures describedabove in reverse order.

POWER GENERATION METHOD EXAMPLE

[0166] This method example is applied to apparatus example 3 and isdescribed below with reference to FIG. 8 as in the case of apparatusexample 3 above.

[0167] The power generation method according to this method examplecomprises connecting the automatic lift-type power generation equipmentunits C-1 through C-n in parallel and generating electricity. By usingthe connecting units 19C-1 through 19C-n of the automatic lift-typepower generation equipment units C-1 through C-n which are referred toin <Installing and Removing Method Example 3>above, the electric powerequipment 5C-1 through 5C-n of the respective power generation sections1C-1 through 1C-n installed in place at the desired location of use forthe demand of electricity are connected in parallel. After that, powergeneration is started.

[0168] The electric power equipment 5C-1 through 5C-n of the powergeneration sections 1C-1 through 1C-n are connected in parallel via theuse of connecting units 19C-1 through 19C-n, and then power generationis started.

[0169] The total output is equal to the sum of the respective outputsfrom the automatic lift-type power generation equipment units C-1through C-n. The respective outputs of power generation undergo thesynchronization of the frequencies, voltages, and phases by theparallel-operated units 18C-1 through 18C-n, otherwise if differentoutputs from each of the automatic lift-type power generation equipmentunits C-1 through C-n are required, the output power is adjusted usingthe load sharing function of the parallel-operated units 18C-1 through18C-n.

[0170] When the automatic lift-type power generation equipment units C-1through C-n comprise a frequency selecting unit, the automatic lift-typepower generation equipment units C-1 through C-n can supply electricityto districts of both 50 Hz and 60 Hz frequencies as necessary.

[0171] With this frequency selecting unit, not only is a power supplyavailable in any district from the north to the south of the country buta power supply is also available even during the summer months and inthe southern districts that are subject to high temperatures or strongdirect sunlight which are the main causes of system overheat, oncondition that the automatic lift-type power generation equipment unitsC-1 through C-n are provided with cooling equipment including a coolingsection, a tank, a feed-water port, and the like.

[0172] Since the automatic lift-type power generation equipment unitsC-1 through C-n are each provided with an automatic start and stop unit,the power supply can be automatically switched to the automaticlift-type power generation equipment units C-1 through C-n byautomatically starting the automatic lift-type power generationequipment units C-1 through C-n if the normal power supply shuts downand power supply can be automatically switched to the normal powersupply when the normal power supply resumes by automatically selectingthe normal power supply from the automatic lift-type power generationequipment units C-1 through C-n and automatically stopping the automaticlift-type power generation equipment units C-1 through C-n at the sametime, when the automatic lift-type power generation equipment units C-1through C-n are used as an emergency power supply.

[0173] With this automatic start and stop unit provided, the operationfor switching the power supply does not require any operator to be inattendance, fuel for power generation is saved, and an efficient powersupply is realized.

[0174] The power generation mode with the use of said frequencyselecting unit and said automatic start and stop unit is applicable tothe power generation according to apparatus example 1 or 2 where theautomatic lift-type power generation equipment units are operatedsingularly.

[0175] The power generation is controlled by the control panel describedin apparatus example 2. When said control panel, housed in a controlroom, is provided within cubicles 3C-1 through 3C-n, control operationcan be executed inside the control room.

[0176] As is obvious from the descriptions above, power generation byconnecting automatic lift-type power generation equipment units inparallel eliminates the need for providing special automatic lift-typepower generation equipment units with a high output capacity even whenthe demand is great. Such a great demand is satisfied so long as thetotal sum of the output by said automatic lift-type power generationequipment units connected in parallel can reach the required level.

[0177] For example, when the demand is 1000 kW, connecting two automaticlift-type power generation equipment units with an output capacity of500 kW each in parallel can substitute for using a single automaticlift-type power generation equipment unit with a capacity of 1000 kW.

[0178] With this advantageous characteristic of the method, furtherincreases in the size and weight of the automatic lift-type powergeneration equipment units to obtain a greater capacity are prevented,to eliminate the limitations related to transportation arrangements. Forexample, when a large automatic lift-type power generation equipmentunit for a great output capacity is required to be transported on atrailer, a plurality of automatic lift-type power generation equipmentunit each with lower output capacity can be transported on large ornormal freight trucks which are subject to fewer constrains related tothe conditions of the roads when compared to those which apply totrailers.

[0179] In addition, in connection with such large or normal freighttrucks, the number of drivers qualified to drive them is larger thanthat for those qualified to drive trailers, which means it is easier tosecure carrying vehicles as well as drivers.

[0180] Furthermore, this power generation method has another excellentfeature. That is, if a single automatic lift-type power generationequipment unit is used and the demand increases to a higher level thanoriginally anticipated, the particular automatic lift-type powergeneration equipment unit in use must be replaced with another unit witha higher capacity, while in the present invention, the addition ofanother automatic lift-type power generation equipment unit only isrequired to meet the total demand level when a plurality of automaticlift-type power generation equipment units is connected in parallel asdescribed above are employed.

[0181] For example, when the demand level is changed from 1000 kW to1500 kW which is met with two automatic lift-type power generationequipment units with a capacity of 500 kW each, it is only necessary toadd another automatic lift-type power generation equipment unit with acapacity of 500 kW to be connected in parallel with the two previouslyarranged.

[0182] If only a single automatic lift-type power generation equipmentunit is used and the particular automatic lift-type power generationequipment unit breaks down, no power supply can be expected. However, ifa plurality of automatic lift-type power generation equipment unitsconnected in parallel according to this method and as described above,are employed and one of those units breaks down, the particularautomatic lift-type power generation equipment unit in trouble can bedisconnected with the power supply maintained for the mean time beforethe replacement unit is delivered. In short, this method operates on alow-risk basis.

[0183] Even when the demand is lower than the output capacity of thepower generation section of the automatic lift-type power generationequipment unit, the low-load (or no-load) fuel consumption of the powergeneration section of the automatic lift-type power generation equipmentunit does not change. As a result, operating a single automaticlift-type power generation equipment unit is not economical. On theother hand, a plurality of automatic lift-type power generationequipment units connected in parallel according to this method and asdescribed above, if combined for high efficiency as a whole, can reducethe low-load (or no-load) fuel consumption to operate a power supplyboth efficiently and economically.

[0184] A plurality of automatic lift-type power generation equipmentunits connected in parallel according to this method and as describedabove, can meet a great demand by forming groups of a plurality ofautomatic lift-type power generation equipment units connected inparallel. And a plurality of automatic lift-type power generationequipment units connected in parallel according to this method and asdescribed above, can also meet a lower level of demand by dividing saidgroups to constitute a suitable number of units to suit the designatedpurpose. So each automatic lift-type power generation equipment unit isutilized efficiently.

[0185] It is further understood by those skilled in the art that theforegoing descriptions are preferred embodiments of the inventiondisclosed herein. The embodiments mentioned above are thereforeillustrative and not restrictive and various modifications in themethods or mechanisms therein may be made without departing from theobjects and effects or the spirit and scope of the invention.

[0186] In accordance with the descriptions related to the presentinvention above, the invention with an automatic lift-type mobilefacility comprising the mobile facility and automaticlifting-and-lowering section can bring about such improvements asmentioned below in installing and removing said automatic lift-typemobile facility.

[0187] As has been described above, the loading and unloading procedureswhich do not require the use of a crane, which means a reduction in thenumber of operators and the radio control system further results insimplified and safe working procedures. The automatic lift-type mobilefacility can be transported without restrictions related to roads andinstalled in any position at the desired location of use, even if thesurface of the installation is uneven, irregular, or narrow.

[0188] When said mobile facility and said automatic lifting-and-loweringsection are structured to be integral with each other and inseparable,not only does it have excellent characteristics with respect to thedimensions, weight, strength, and layout but also the advantage ofeliminating the process of loading the mobile facility onto theautomatic lifting-and-lowering section is resulted. On the other hand,when said mobile facility and said automatic lifting-and-loweringsection are structured to be detachable from each other, the risk oftotal breakdown can be reduced by replacing either one of the two.Compared to the conventional mixed transportation method, thetransportation method according to the present invention which includesthe use of self-driven marine-transport containers or land-transportcontainers allow transportation by ship or train in addition to groundtransportation.

[0189] With the power generation method in which a plurality ofautomatic lift-type power generation equipment units is connected inparallel, further increases in the size and weight of the automaticlift-type power generation equipment units for a greater capacity areprevented to eliminate the limitations related to transportationarrangements. In addition, said method can reduce the risk of a totalbreakdown of the system, lower the low-load (or no-load) fuelconsumption, and further realize effective utilization of each of theautomatic lift-type power generation equipment units by dividing groupsof a plurality of automatic lift-type power generation equipment unitsto constitute a suitable number of units to the purpose.

[0190] With said frequency selecting unit, automatic start and stopunit, and cooling equipment provided, the automatic lift-type powergeneration equipment unit can supply electricity to districts of both 50Hz and 60 Hz frequencies as necessary, automatically start or stop powergeneration in accordance with the availability of a normal power supply,and realize efficient power generating operation.

What is claimed is:
 1. A method for installing and removing an automaticlift-type mobile facility comprising steps of: installing a mobilefacility intended to accomplish a desired task at a desired location ofuse; and removing said mobile facility from said desired location aftercompletion of said desired task, wherein said method comprises steps of:introducing said automatic lift-type mobile facility comprising saidmobile facility and automatic lifting-and-lowering means; andautomatically lifting and lowering said automatic lift-type mobilefacility to a desired height by controlling said automaticlifting-and-lowering means.
 2. A method for installing and removing anautomatic lift-type mobile facility according to claim 1 , wherein saidstep of installing said mobile facility at said desired locationcomprises steps of: selecting optimal combination of said automaticlift-type mobile facility and a carrying vehicle; loading said automaticlift-type mobile facility onto said carrying vehicle at a storage plantof said automatic lift-type mobile facility; transporting said automaticlift-type mobile facility to said desired location with said carryingvehicle; and unloading said automatic lift-type mobile facility fromsaid carrying vehicle at said desired location, and said step ofremoving said mobile facility from said desired location comprises stepsof: loading said automatic lift-type mobile facility onto said carryingvehicle at said desired location; transporting said automatic lift-typemobile facility to said storage plant with said carrying vehicle; andunloading said automatic lift-type mobile facility from said carryingvehicle at said storage plant.
 3. A method for installing and removingan automatic lift-type mobile facility according to claim 1 or 2 ,wherein said automatic lift-type mobile facility comprises said mobilefacility and said automatic lifting-and-lowering means which areinseparably structured each other.
 4. A method for installing andremoving an automatic lift-type mobile facility according to claim 1 or2 , wherein said automatic lift-type mobile facility allows said mobilefacility to be detached when loaded onto said automaticlifting-and-lowering means.
 5. A method for installing and removing anautomatic lift-type mobile facility according to claim 4 , wherein saidstep of selecting said optimal combination of said automatic lift-typemobile facility and said carrying vehicle is executed by selecting saidmobile facility loaded onto said automatic lifting-and-lowering meansand said carrying vehicle, and said step of loading said automaticlift-type mobile facility onto said carrying vehicle at said storageplant and said step of unloading said automatic lift-type mobilefacility from said carrying vehicle at said desired location areexecuted by handling said automatic lifting-and-lowering means and saidmobile facility as an inseparable single body.
 6. A method forinstalling and removing an automatic lift-type mobile facility accordingto claim 2 , wherein said step of selecting said optimal combination ofsaid automatic lift-type mobile facility and said carrying vehicle isexecuted by employing conditions inclusive of a level of electricdemand, width and weight limitations of a road used for transportation,dimensions and weight of said carrying vehicle, and dimensions andweight of an automatic lift-type power generation equipment unit.
 7. Amethod for installing and removing an automatic lift-type mobilefacility according to claim 6 , wherein said storage plant comprises anautomated warehouse automatically executing selection of said automaticlift-type mobile facility stored and arranged in accordance with saidconditions therein and said carrying vehicle, said selection of saidautomatic lift-type mobile facility and said carrying vehicle beingmanaged and controlled on a basis of computer calculations by datainputs regarding said conditions in order to meet a desired schedule forexecuting said step of selecting said optimal combination of saidautomatic lift-type mobile facility and said carrying vehicle, and saidstep of loading said automatic lift-type mobile facility onto saidcarrying vehicle at said storage plant and said step of unloading saidautomatic lift-type mobile facility from said carrying vehicle at saidstorage plant is mechanically executed by positioning said automaticlift-type mobile facility in a predetermined place on said basis of saidcomputer calculations.
 8. A method for installing and removing anautomatic lift-type mobile facility according to claim 2 , 6 or 7,wherein said step of loading said automatic lift-type mobile facilityonto said carrying vehicle comprises steps of: operating said automaticlifting-and-lowering means provided in said automatic lift-type mobilefacility; driving a load-carrying platform of said carrying vehicledirectly underneath said automatic lift-type mobile facility; andoperating said automatic lifting-and-lowering means, and said step ofunloading said automatic lift-type mobile facility from said carryingvehicle comprises steps of: operating said automaticlifting-and-lowering means provided in said automatic lift-type mobilefacility loaded onto said carrying vehicle; driving said load-carryingplatform of said carrying vehicle out from under said automaticlift-type mobile facility; and operating said automaticlifting-and-lowering means.
 9. A method for installing and removing anautomatic lift-type mobile facility according to claim 1 , 2 , 6 or 7,wherein said steps of installing and removing said automatic lift-typemobile facility are executed by freely controlling directionaladjustment of said automatic lift-type mobile facility as moved back andforth and rotated clockwise or counterclockwise by wheeling meansprovided in said automatic lifting-and-lowering means included in saidautomatic lift-type mobile facility.
 10. A method for installing andremoving an automatic lift-type mobile facility according to claim 1 , 2, 6 or 7, wherein said step of automatically lifting said automaticlift-type mobile facility is executed by extending an outrigger of saidautomatic lifting-and-lowering means from each side of said automaticlifting-and-lowering means and extending a jack housed retractably in anoutrigger leg section downward, said step of lowering said automaticlift-type mobile facility is executed by retracting said jack andretreating said outrigger back into said each side of said automaticlifting-and-lowering means.
 11. A method for installing and removing anautomatic lift-type mobile facility according to claim 10 , wherein saidstep of lowering said automatic lift-type mobile facility is executed byfinally receiving said jack in an accommodating recess provided in saidautomatic lifting-and-lowering means.
 12. A method for installing andremoving an automatic lift-type mobile facility according to claim 10 ,wherein said step of installing said mobile facility is executed byadjusting extension length of said jack and accordingly adjustinglifting height of said mobile facility.
 13. A method for installing andremoving an automatic lift-type mobile facility according to claim 10 ,wherein said step of installing said mobile facility is executed, with aplurality of said jacks provided in said automatic lifting-and-loweringmeans, by securing horizontal balance of said mobile facility byadjusting each extension length of said jacks when a surface of saiddesired location is uneven or not horizontal.
 14. A method forinstalling and removing an automatic lift-type mobile facility accordingto claim 2 , 6 or 7, wherein said step of installing said mobilefacility is executed with said carrying vehicle parked in place withsaid automatic lift-type mobile facility loaded onto said carryingvehicle, without unloading said automatic lift-type mobile facility fromsaid carrying vehicle, and said step of removing said mobile facility isexecuted by driving said carrying vehicle off from said desired locationwith said automatic lift-type mobile facility as it is, loaded onto saidcarrying vehicle.
 15. A method for installing and removing an automaticlift-type mobile facility according to claim 2 , 6 or 7, wherein saidmobile facility comprises one of a marine-transport container and aland-transport container, each of said containers being capable ofstacking vertically, and said steps of transporting said automaticlift-type mobile facility to said desired location and to said storageplant are executed correspondingly with one of a cargo ship and a cargotrain.
 16. A method for installing and removing an automatic lift-typemobile facility according to claim 2 , 6 or 7, wherein said mobilefacility comprises one of testing equipment inclusive of a waterrheostat, a mobile structure, a mobile display item for a device and alike, a casing mechanism inclusive of a container, and a powergeneration section generating and supplying electric power.
 17. A methodfor installing and removing an automatic lift-type mobile facilityaccording to claim 1 , 2 , 6 or 7, wherein said mobile facilitycomprises power generating means capable of being connected in parallelwith each other, said automatic lift-type mobile facility comprises anautomatic lift-type power generation equipment unit, and said steps ofinstalling and removing said automatic lift-type mobile facility areexecuted with a plurality of said automatic lift-type power generationequipment units.
 18. A method of automatic lift-type power generation byemploying at least one automatic lift-type power generation equipmentunit as an automatic lift-type mobile facility installed at a desiredlocation of use of electric power comprising steps of: generating saidelectric power by said automatic lift-type power generation equipmentunit transported to and installed at said desired location; andsupplying said electric power to an end purpose.
 19. A method ofautomatic lift-type power generation according to claim 18 , whereinsaid method comprises a step of introducing a plurality of saidautomatic lift-type power generation equipment units, said supplyingsaid electric power being executed by connecting said automaticlift-type power generation equipment units in parallel and being addingeach of outputs from each of said automatic lift-type power generationequipment units.
 20. A method of automatic lift-type power generationaccording to claim 19 , wherein said step of supplying said electricpower is executed by synchronizing each of said outputs.
 21. A method ofautomatic lift-type power generation according to claim 20 , whereinsaid step of supplying said electric power is executed by synchronizingphases, voltages and frequencies of said outputs.
 22. A method ofautomatic lift-type power generation according to claim 19 , 20 or 21,wherein said step of supplying said electric power is executed bysharing an electric load between said automatic lift-type powergeneration equipment units.
 23. A method of automatic lift-type powergeneration according to claim 18 , 19 , 20 or 21, wherein said step ofsupplying said electric power is executed by selecting one of 50 Hz or60 Hz for a frequency of an output from said automatic lift-type mobilefacility.
 24. A method of automatic lift-type power generation accordingto claim 18 , 19 , 20 or 21, wherein said step of supplying saidelectric power comprises steps of: automatically actuating powergenerating operation of said automatic lift-type power generationequipment unit upon suspension of power supply by fixed power supplyequipment in accordance with functional availability thereof, andautomatically deactivating said power generating operation of saidautomatic lift-type power generation equipment unit upon recovery ofsaid power supply by said fixed power supply equipment.
 25. A method ofautomatic lift-type power generation according to claim 18 , 19 , 20 or21, wherein said step of generating said electric power is executedwhile cooling power generating means provided in said automaticlift-type power generation equipment unit.
 26. A method of automaticlift-type power generation according to claim 25 , wherein said powergenerating means is cooled with jetting water in executing said step ofgenerating said electric power.
 27. A method of automatic lift-typepower generation according to claim 18 , 19 , 20 or 21, wherein saidstep of generating said electric power is executed by operating acontrol panel in a control room provided in said automatic lift-typepower generation equipment unit, said control panel being operated by atleast one operator.
 28. An automatic lift-type mobile facility to beinstalled at a desired location of use and to be removed from saiddesired location after completion of a desired task comprising: a mobilefacility to be installed at said desired location; and an automaticlifting-and-lowering section automatically lifting and lowering saidmobile facility, said automatic lifting-and-lowering section beingcapable of changing a position of said mobile facility.
 29. An automaticlift-type mobile facility according to claim 28 , wherein said mobilefacility and said automatic lifting-and-lowering section are inseparablystructured each other.
 30. An automatic lift-type mobile facilityaccording to claim 28 , wherein said mobile facility is detachablyloaded onto said automatic lifting-and-lowering section.
 31. Anautomatic lift-type mobile facility according to claim 28 , 29 or 30,wherein said automatic lifting-and-lowering section comprises: a chassiscomprising an underframe; at least one outrigger provided at a middlepoint on one or both sides of said chassis, said outrigger beingextended and retracted horizontally; and a jack attached retractablyinside a vertical leg section in said outrigger, said jack beingextended and retracted vertically.
 32. An automatic lift-type mobilefacility according to claim 28 , 29 of 30, wherein said automaticlifting-and-lowering section includes at least one universal castercapable of bob up and down so as to freely control directionaladjustment of said automatic lift-type mobile facility as moved back andforth and rotated clockwise or counterclockwise.
 33. An automaticlift-type mobile facility according to claim 32 , wherein said universalcaster comprises: at least one wheel; and a power unit contained in saidwheel.
 34. An automatic lift-type mobile facility according to claim 28, 29 or 30, wherein said automatic lifting-and-lowering section includesa controller unit controlling operation of said automaticlifting-and-lowering section.
 35. An automatic lift-type mobile facilityaccording to claim 34 , wherein said controller unit comprises a remotecontrol unit operated externally by radio.
 36. An automatic lift-typemobile facility according to claim 28 or 30 , wherein said automaticlifting-and-lowering section includes a loading base plate onto whichsaid mobile facility is loaded.
 37. An automatic lift-type mobilefacility according to claims 28, 29 or 30, wherein said mobile facilitycomprises one of testing equipment inclusive of a water rheostat, amobile structure, a mobile display item for a device and a like, and acasing mechanism inclusive of a container.
 38. An automatic lift-typemobile facility according to claim 28 , 29 or 30, wherein said mobilefacility comprises a power generation section generating and supplyingelectric power, and said automatic lift-type mobile facility comprisesan automatic lift-type power generation equipment unit.
 39. An automaticlift-type mobile facility according to claim 38 , wherein said powergeneration section comprises: a cubicle comprising a housing; a primemover equipment supplying prime mover required for electric powergeneration, said prime mover equipment being loaded inside said cubicle;and an electric power equipment generating electric power by utilizingsaid prime mover provided by said prime mover equipment, said electricpower equipment being loaded inside said cubicle.
 40. An automaticlift-type mobile facility according to claim 39 , wherein said powergeneration section includes a door for accessing an inside of saidcubicle for a maintenance purpose.
 41. An automatic lift-type mobilefacility according to claim 39 , wherein said power generation sectioncomprises, in place of said cubicle, one of a marine-transport containerfor a container ship and a land-transport container for a containertrain, each of said containers being capable of stacking vertically. 42.An automatic lift-type mobile facility according to claim 38 , whereinsaid power generation section includes cooling equipment cooling saidpower generation section itself.
 43. An automatic lift-type mobilefacility according to claim 42 , wherein said cooling equipmentcomprises water-jet-type cooling equipment, said cooling equipmentcomprising: a cooling section cooling a radiator by spraying waterthereto; a tank storing said water for a cooling purpose; and afeed-water port through which said water is supplied to said tank. 44.An automatic lift-type mobile facility according to claim 42 or 43 ,wherein said cooling equipment is provided inside said cubicle.
 45. Anautomatic lift-type mobile facility according to claim 38 , wherein saidpower generation section includes a control panel controlling said powergeneration section.
 46. An automatic lift-type mobile facility accordingto claim 45 , wherein said power generation section includes a controlroom in which said control panel is provided, said control panel beingoperated by at least one operator.
 47. An automatic lift-type mobilefacility according to claim 38 , wherein said automatic lift-type mobilefacility comprises a plurality of automatic lift-type mobile facilities,each of said power generation sections in each of said automaticlift-type mobile facilities being capable of being connected inparallel.
 48. An automatic lift-type mobile facility according to claim47 , wherein said each of said power generation sections in each of saidautomatic lift-type mobile facilities comprises: a parallel-operatedunit operating in parallel by synchronizing an output from each of saidelectric power equipment in each of said power generation sections andsharing an electric load; and a connecting unit interconnecting each ofsaid electric power equipment in each of said power generation sections.49. An automatic lift-type mobile facility according to claim 38 ,wherein said power generation section includes a frequency switch forselecting one of 50 Hz or 60 Hz for an output.
 50. An automaticlift-type mobile facility according to claim 38 , wherein said powergeneration section includes an automatic actuating and deactivating unitautomatically actuating and deactivating power generating operation inaccordance with functional availability of a fixed power supply.
 51. Anautomatic lift-type mobile facility according to claim 36 , wherein saiduniversal caster is attached on one of said chassis and said loadingbase plate in such a manner that said universal caster is capable ofbeing retracted inside a caster housing.